COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Albert Richard Co.
Author:
Cheeseman, F.E.
Date:
1941
Short Title:
Text: Albert Richard : All-America Football Map
Publisher:
Albert Richard Co.
Publisher Location:
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Type:
Text Page
Obj Height cm:
45
Obj Width cm:
65
Note:
Pictorial map of the United States, demonstrates how popular football had become by the beginning of World War II. With a primary emphasis on the collegiate side of the sport, with team nicknames, 1940 season records, and major conference championships, it also documents the major professional clubs, only ten at the time. Map illustrated by F.e. Cheeseman, shows players and college banners. Beneath the map is a Key to Locations, Nicknames and 1940 Records, issued by Albert Richard, a manufacturer of men's and boys outer sport coats. This menswear company published a series of football maps from the late 1930s to early 1950. On verso Shows a variety of Richard's jackets for sale with explanatory text, various retail clothing stores and list of 1941 schedules for the "major conference schools including Army, Navy, Notre Dame. The map carries the endorsement of the noted sports writer Grantland Rice, and reports his selections for the 1940 All-America team.
Country:
United States
Subject:
Pictorial map
Full Title:
(Text Page to) Albert Richard : All-America Football Map. Copyright Albert Richard Co. Milwaukee, WsI. 1941. F. E. Cheeseman. Litho in U.S.A.
List No:
11884.002
Series No:
2
Publication Author:
Albert Richard Co.
Publication Author:
Cheeseman, F.E.
Pub Date:
1941
Pub Title:
Albert Richard : All-America Football Map. Copyright Albert Richard Co. Milwaukee, WsI. 1941. F. E. Cheeseman. Litho in U.S.A.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
11884.000
Pub Type:
Separate Map
Pub Height cm:
45
Pub Width cm:
65
Image No:
11884002.jp2
Authors:
Albert Richard Co. ; Cheeseman, F.E.
Link To Source
Text: Albert Richard : All-America Football Map
